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Petunia, the Girl who was NOT A Princess (Xist Children's Books) Kindle Edition

by M.R. Nelson (Author), Holly Liminton (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
Petunia is NOT a princess. She doesn't want to be fancy or frilly and she certainly doesn't want another little princess moving in next door. But, when the newest neighbor likes pink and climbing trees, maybe Petunia can make a new friend and stay true to her self.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    28 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 5
  5. Publisher
    Xist Publishing
  6. Publication date
    October 20, 2014
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  10. ISBN-13
    978-1623955915
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00N9HIIBE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Xist Publishing (October 20, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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M.R. Nelson

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M.R. Nelson is manager of people and projects in the biotechnology industry, specializing in the intersection of science and information technology. After more than ten years as a hiring manager at various companies, she recently became an independent consultant. You can find her online at BeyondManaging.com, where she writes about management and productivity.

She is also the mother of two daughters, and an insistent child asking for stories when reading someone else’s stories was not possible led her to discover a love for inventing stories for children. She eventually decided to start writing these stories down, and is delighted to see them out in the world, entertaining other children.

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  • VB
    5.0 out of 5 stars best of all
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2014
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    This book has strong characters, critiques stereotyping on the basis of external appearances and, best of all, has a diverse cast. I bought this for my almost 3 year old son, who loves playing both princess games and pirate games together with all of his friends. Many of his favorite things are in here: frog sweaters, mud games, dancing, trees, balls, towers, cars, lizards, picnics, princesses, and cookies. The illustrations are not just charming (they are extremely charming!), they're also an integral part of the book's message of inclusion and openness: children are racially diverse, boys are happily cheerleading, and a playmate in a wheelchair is part of the games. Love it!
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... Not a Princess" 7 years old daughter and she loved this story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014
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    I have a "Definitely Not a Princess" 7 years old daughter and she loved this story.

    I love that this book has little girls that like to climb trees, build towers, and play ball. It was great for my daughter to have a book where the main character is a girl that likes to do those things (and the little girl is not labeled as a tomboy).

    It's also a wonderful story to teach kids about being open-minded and not judging a book by its cover.
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  • T. Prewitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars We need more books like this
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016
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    Little girls need more heroes like Petunia. It's okay to pretend to be a princess if that's what you like, but there also need to be options for girls who are interested in other things, besides being princesses.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
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    This rated a five star rating, it was a cute story about being yourself & doing your own thing anytime!
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  • Heather W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great message for all children
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014
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    We simply love this story. Our daughter is not a princess, but has many friends who are, so this really resonated with her!
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  • L. J. Rinaldi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not everyone fits in a box
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2017
    Not all girls want to be princesses. Not all girls want to be tom-boys either. And not all girls want to be put into a box. Then there is Petunia. She has friends, but they all dress like princesses, and want to play at having balls. Petunia wants to climb trees, wear sweats, and have other types of fun. What do you do when all your friends want to play at being princesses?

    In this cute picture book about being yourself, Petunia discovers that not all girls that <em>dress</em> like princesses, act like princesses, when she meets her new neighbor, who likes to get dirty, and climb trees, but still wear a pretty dress.

    This is a great book for kids that don't fit into the either or box. I would have been Petunia's neighbor as a kid, never quite fitting all the way into one box or the other.

    Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
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  • siren.zombie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for All, Meaningful Storyline
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014
    With a 6 year old who loves all things princess but does not act like a princess this book was much like her to me. She may not believe it but she is who Petunia ends up in the end. Which is the whole reason that I go the book in the first place. We read it together because there was a few words here and there that she would not know. Plus it was a lot of reading for her particularly (that has to be judge per child). But I do know other kids that could read it no problem. I love the colors and the pictures they really to show what is going on which is my nieces favorite thing about these books. She likes to know everything she can about why a character does this or that. These pictures make it more simple for me to explain to her.

    I love that I can read it and not feel like I am repeating myself over and over again like in other books that I have gotten in the past. Some seem to say the same lines over and over that I just want it to end. While this one gave change and variety that my niece will be learning and being entertaining at the same time.

    However, I believe that this is a great story for young children that seem to feel that everyone who is playing with one thing are a certain way. It has a great story in the forefront I feel that kids may not see as well as us adults but take it in anyway. The growth of Petunia in the story is what I hope for that my niece will take away as with any child who has then read to them or read themselves.

    I was given this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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  • Nita
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's a hit
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017
    I wasn't sure about a wordless book for my three year old. I needn't have worried, M.R. Nelson and Holly Liminton have a real hit on their hands in my house. Our little one has taken to Petunia, and cant wait for more, she even likes to "read" it to others. The message about differences and being yourself are clear, and the book itself is fun. What more could we ask for our children?
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  • Mrs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2016
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    Beautifully illustrated
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